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Overuse of mobile devices can hurt marriage: research

───   07:19 Tue, 05 May 2015

Overuse of mobile devices can hurt marriage: research | News Article

Beijing - Research has found that spending too much time on a mobile device can damage a marriage.

The All-China’s Women’s Federation (ACWF) surveyed 31,344 people nationwide and found those spending too much time with digital devices reported significantly lower marital satisfaction than those who are not.
 
More than 73 percent of respondents said their smartphones are open all day long and 43 percent of the interviewees said they use electronics during family get-togethers or when conversing with their spouse.
 
Urban residents are increasingly suffering from mobile device addiction, said Huang Huaijun, a psychologist with Central South Hospital.
 
In addition to hurting marriages, overusing devices can lead to grumpiness, anxiety and other emotional fluctuations if the couple fail to communicate openly, Huang said.
 
The ACWF suggests suspending mobile device use for one hour each day and investing more time in face-to-face interactions with family members.
 
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